Milestones for Dayna's Footprints
2018
Sam and Sharif founded Dayna's Footprints.
Served 53 kids at Foster Elementary, Arlington TX.
2019
Dayna's Footprints expanded to Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
2020
Despite COVID-19, Dayna's Footprints had its best year ever.
Serviced more than 160 kids in 6 different at-risk communities.
2021
501c3 Non-Profit Approved.
Lynnette Kile becomes first Board Member.
Sam and Sharif speak on Social Violence and Educational Inequities on TedXDallasCollege.
2022
250 Children Served
Raised $31,250
Average Cost of Shoes: $125
2025
1st Ever Fundraising Gala
'Laces & Libations' Held and
Raised ~$75,000!
7 Communities
2 States:
TEXAS
Foster ❖ Como ❖ Stop-6
Las Vegas Trail ❖ Safe Haven
MINNESOTA
Jeremiah Program ❖
Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
2026
Board Elected Executive Director
Dawn Mitchell
Board Chair Position Transitions to Elizabeth Boyle
Lynnette Kile Named Chair Emeritus
Volunteer Program Started
1st Ever 'Sole Sessions' Donor Event in November
9 Communities, 2 States:
TEXAS
Foster ❖ Como ❖ Stop-6
Las Vegas Trail ❖ The Archway (Formerly known as Safe Haven) ❖
Hobbs-Williams Elementary
MINNESOTA
Jeremiah Program ❖
Boys & Girls Club of Rochester ❖ Crossovers & Conversations
RESEARCH
2026
Sam Sayed, M.D., M.S., Manuela Bartolacci, M.D., Aidan F. Mullan, M.A., Jenna Charbolowski, Mia J. Treviño, James E. Colletti, M.D., Fernanda Bellolio, M.D., M.S.
Department of Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Presented at: SAEM 26, Atlanta, GA
2023
Sam Sayed
Doctoral Thesis, MD
Burnett School of Medicine
Texas Christian University, 2023
Sharif & Sam Sayed stand with a store manager outside a Foot Locker where we hosted an event.
One of the most important parts of any Dayna's Footprint event is when a kiddo gets to pick a shoe that speaks to their tastes. It's what makes the day special.
Sharif & Sam Sayed stand with a store manager outside a Foot Locker where we hosted an event.
